Rib eye steak vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between rib eye steak and goat cheese
- Rib eye steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B6, yet goat cheese is richer in copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for rib eye steak is 78% higher.
- Rib eye steak contains 9 times more zinc than goat cheese. Rib eye steak contains 5.91mg of zinc, while goat cheese contains 0.66mg.
- Rib eye steak contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Cheese, goat, semisoft type.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +38.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +795.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -87% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +681.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2609.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +605% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +146.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +327.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +182.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +695% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +854.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +216.9% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4987.5% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +160% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +150% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +56.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 0.22µg | 78% |
Copper | 0.08mg | 0.564mg | 54% |
Saturated fat | 9.684g | 20.639g | 50% |
Zinc | 5.91mg | 0.66mg | 48% |
Selenium | 29.7µg | 3.8µg | 47% |
Vitamin A | 8µg | 407µg | 44% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.477mg | 0.06mg | 32% |
Phosphorus | 152mg | 375mg | 32% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.676mg | 30% |
Calcium | 11mg | 298mg | 29% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.908mg | 1.148mg | 24% |
Sodium | 54mg | 415mg | 16% |
Fats | 21.81g | 29.84g | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 10.519g | 6.808g | 9% |
Iron | 2.24mg | 1.62mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.19mg | 7% |
Choline | 48.8mg | 15.4mg | 6% |
Protein | 23.69g | 21.58g | 4% |
Calories | 291kcal | 364kcal | 4% |
Potassium | 260mg | 158mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
Magnesium | 22mg | 29mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 7IU | 22IU | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.027g | 0.709g | 2% |
Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.093mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
Folate | 6µg | 2µg | 1% |
Carbs | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
Cholesterol | 80mg | 79mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.116mg | 0.805mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.041mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.269mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0.859mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.184mg | 1.485mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.888mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
Protein:
21.58 g
Fats:
29.84 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
45.52 g
Other:
2.94 g
Contains more WaterWater | +19.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +36.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +29300% |
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Protein
~21.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.709 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.9% |